HealthTalbots Abroad Name:Cheyenne Planich: Russia What is the drinking age for your country? The drinking age is 18. There is no law against consuming alcohol as a minor. There are federal as well as regional laws that prohibit the sell of alcohol to minors. What is the social norm for drinking? The social norm for drinking is that they mainly drink spirits, and drinking large amounts of alcohol is acceptable as long as you are old enough. Vodka is consumed with meals and it supposedly enhances Russian cuisine's flavor. Russians like to toast throughout their meals especially with guests. They usually consume a shot of Vodka. What is the most common cultural choice of alcohol? (Ex. U.S.- whiskey) The most common cultural choice of alcohol is vodka. Vodka along with other spirits were popular a long time ago and are still popular now. What is the country’s legal stance on marijuana use? The country's legal stance on marijuana is that if you possess up to six grams of cannabis you are able to be punished by the law. You are punishable by prison term once you have more than six grams in your possession. Marijuana is illegal. What is the most commonly abused illegal drug in your country? The most commonly abused illegal drug is opiates. They also use a large amount of heroin and cocaine. Russia is a major drug trafficking country.
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Name:Cheyenne Planich: Russia
What is the drinking age for your country?
The drinking age is 18. There is no law against consuming alcohol as a minor. There are federal as well as regional laws that prohibit the sell of alcohol to minors.
What is the social norm for drinking?
The social norm for drinking is that they mainly drink spirits, and drinking large amounts of alcohol is acceptable as long as you are old enough. Vodka is consumed with meals and it supposedly enhances Russian cuisine's flavor. Russians like to toast throughout their meals especially with guests. They usually consume a shot of Vodka.
What is the most common cultural choice of alcohol? (Ex. U.S.- whiskey)
The most common cultural choice of alcohol is vodka. Vodka along with other spirits were popular a long time ago and are still popular now.
What is the country’s legal stance on marijuana use?
The country's legal stance on marijuana is that if you possess up to six grams of cannabis you are able to be punished by the law. You are punishable by prison term once you have more than six grams in your possession. Marijuana is illegal.
What is the most commonly abused illegal drug in your country?
The most commonly abused illegal drug is opiates. They also use a large amount of heroin and cocaine. Russia is a major drug trafficking country.